Interactive Journaling as a brief intervention for Level-II DUI and DWI offenders

Amy Mary Scheck, Norman G. Hoffmann, Steven L. Proctor, Ryan J. Couillou

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Abstract

This study sought to evaluate the acceptability and effectiveness of a brief alcohol intervention in increasing basic alcohol-re-lated knowledge, and the intention to change high-risk drinking behaviors, among a sample of DUI and DWI offenders. Pre- and post-test data, in addition to program evaluation data, from 872 Level-II DUI andD WI offenders mandated to receive a brief alcohol intervention were examined. The intervention consisted of the use of Interactive Journaling, a structured and experiential writing process, which combined educational content with motivational enhancement techniques designed to elicit change. Overall, offenders rated Interactive Journaling as helpful and reported that they planned to keep their journals for future reference following program completion. Although both knowledge regarding alcohol's effects, and positive attitudes related to behavior change increased following completion of the brief intervention, there was no correlation found between these two components. Preliminary findings suggest that Interactive Journaling appears widely accepted by Level-II DUI and DWI offenders, and the acquisition of knowledge alone is not necessarily associated with the intention to positively change current drinking behavior.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)66-85
Number of pages20
JournalJournal of Alcohol and Drug Education
Volume57
Issue number3
StatePublished - Dec 2013

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Health(social science)
  • Geriatrics and Gerontology

Keywords

  • Alcohol
  • Brief intervention
  • Impaired-driving
  • Interactive Journaling
  • Treatment

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